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<p class="MsoNormal">This is your last chance to register for these exciting courses!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Beyond the Basics: Next Level Readers' Advisory - Wednesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 7, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Although there may be competing technologies, patrons continue to seek book recommendations from librarians. While Readers' Advisory is certainly not a new term in the library world, there are changes we can make to provide our patrons
with the best recommendations possible from enhancing our Reader's Advisory skills to embracing new tools and resources. This course will explore best practices for Reader's Advisory as well as examine helpful tools and resources.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Amigos Member Fee $ 180.00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Non-member Fee $ 360.00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration closes July 1: <a href="https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1750">
https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1750</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Library Management: Everyday Negotiations - Thursday, July 7, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Managers and leaders leverage negotiation skills in a variety of situations, from obtaining team buy-in to defending library resources and services, to resolving conflicts. This course shares the negotiation skills and tools managers can
use in their day-to-day work and helps alleviate the anxiety associated with workplace conflict.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Amigos Member Fee $ 90.00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Non-member Fee $ 180.00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration closes July 4: <a href="https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1745">
https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1745</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Know and Go: Engaging Beginning Readers in the Library - Monday, July 11, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CDT<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The transition from early reader to an independent reader can be an exciting time for young library users and their families, even though it poses challenges as families look for the best books to help these skills grow. Catch up on some
strategies and programs for beginning readers in the library during this Know & Go session.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Amigos Members Free<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Non-member Fee $ 35.00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration closes July 10: <a href="https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1757">
https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1757</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Soft Skills for Library Staff - Thursday, July 14, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, play a critical role in virtual and in-person library services. Explore new ways to support staff’s development in these areas by understanding soft skills, developing
personal improvement goals and implementing training plans.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Amigos Member Fee $ 90.00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Non-member Fee $ 180.00<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration closes July 11: <a href="https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1751">
https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1751</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You can view our entire training schedule at <a href="https://amigos.org/continuing_education">
https://amigos.org/continuing_education</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#2F5496">Jodie Borgerding (she/her/hers)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Continuing Education Services Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Amigos Library Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">1190 Meramec Station Rd. Ste. 207<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Ballwin, MO 63021
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">972-340-2897
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:borgerding@amigos.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">borgerding@amigos.org</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#2F5496"><a href="https://amigos.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.amigos.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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